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John Ruffolo

Died February 19, 1934

John Ruffolo served in the U.S. Navy.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Patrolman John Ruffolo was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured while investigating an accident in the area of 45th Street and Prospect Street. He died from his injuries four months later. Patrolman Ruffolo was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Kansas City Police Department for less than one year.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Kansas City Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 62W · Line 10 cut as JOHN RUFFOLO
In Our Keeping
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Patrolman Ruffolo served with the Kansas City Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the Kansas City community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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